This bill amends the Oklahoma Minimum Wage Act by updating the statutory language and increasing the minimum wage. Specifically, it establishes a new minimum wage of Thirteen Dollars ($13.00) per hour, with a provision for an annual increase of fifty cents ($0.50) over a five-year period, or the current federal minimum wage, whichever is greater. The bill also makes minor adjustments to the language, replacing references to "the State of Oklahoma" with "this state."
The effective date for this new minimum wage law is set for November 1, 2026. The changes aim to ensure that workers are compensated adequately for their labor, promoting better health and moral conditions in the workplace.